Physical activity and prevention of chronic disease in Chinese youth: A public health approach

• The proportion of school-aged children and adolescents in China who engage in recommended levels of physical activity (PA), in or outside of school time, has been declining for decades. • Current PA promotion policies for Chinese schools are primarily “stand-alone” approaches and their efficacy appears limited. • Re-evaluating the problem from a comprehensive social-ecological perspective within a public health model offers greater potential...